Isn't it obvious? She doesn't trust you to help her, and she knows you can't. [Schuldig cackles at this.] Of course, you'd have to take my word for it, but why else wouldn't she tell you? Some things you don't need to be telepathic to hear.

And she's right, isn't she...? Even if you had an inkling of how to fight me, you can't be relied on. You can't be trusted. I play my cards face up, but you - you cheat. [The last word he gives a telepathic echo inside Edward's head, giving it more weight, more power.]